Unknown commented on "870,208 ... we can make it to 1million with your help"
6 Jan 2025
Thank you for keeping US GOANS alive! We value your positive
contribution.
Mwarabu commented
on "FOR MY MWARABU FRIENDS IN DISTANT LANDS"
5 Jan 2025
Cyprian, Thank You Very Much.
Unknown commented on "A message from Mervyn Maciel from his Hospital Bed"
22 Nov 2024
Dear Marciel following you as Cyp puts it to share on FB .
Great words of wisdom by Dai la lama “ When one accepts death we can start
living “ true or not you will be remembered as an ionic Goan ! Not many have
the great life that you have . Wishing you better and living in Joy .
Cyprian
Fernandes commented on "R.I.E.P Leonard (Lenny) Fernandes"
24 Oct 2024
Warren Lobo
He was a one in a million person, and he left me with particularly fond and
lasting memories of things he did for me when I was 18yo that I will always
treasure. He was one of the kindest and most generous persons I've known. Fly
high with the angels, dear Lenny.🙏✝️
Mwarabu commented
on "My blooms for my readers and friends"
4 Oct 2024
Very interesting ! Thank you Cyprian !
Mwarabu commented
on "The links that bind Goans together!"
24 Sept 2024
That is why am always appreciative of things Goan. I wish i
could boast of one single item that linked Arabs together. highly divided
people.
Mwarabu commented
on "Memories that fill my heart with joy!"
30 Aug 2024
Mwarabu commented
on "Memories that fill my heart with joy!"
30 Aug 2024
Cyprian, what an adventurer you were !! very interesting
story.
Mwarabu commented
on "Memories in my Garden"
20 Aug 2024
Truely wonderful.
Unknown commented on "OLAF REIBEIRO: Guardian of trees"
11 Aug 2024
I was saddened to hear that my Facebook friend Dr Olaf
Ribeiro has passed away. Dr Ribeiro was a descendent of the illustrious Ribeiro
family who emigrated to Kenya from Goa in the early years of the History of
Kenya and whose family were intimately linked with the founding of the Dr
Ribeiro Goan School, which Olaf attended, and which was a prestigious School
providing quality education to children of the Goan community. It gives me
great pride that I too attended this school and am equally proud that one of my
schoolmates Olaf has achieved international recognition for the excellence in
his field of expertise namely as a ‘Tree doctor’. Through the various accolades
which he has achieved, there is no doubt that he has contributed enormously to
our understanding of Trees, Tree diseases and cures which Dr Olaf Ribeiro has
contributed to human society which will continue to benefit generations to
come. Trees are the Lungs of the earth and Dr Olaf Ribeiro has given us a
better understanding of how to care for trees and enhance our own well bing by
caring for trees. May I extend my condolences to the family on the sad loss and
pray that his soul may rest in
Mwarabu commented
on "The failed 1982 coup in Kenya"
2 Aug 2024
A sad story.
Mwarabu commented
on "RIEP Monte Vianna"
26 Jul 2024
As a matter of fact I would like to know if all the above
are all dead or alive, lost contact with them for 40 years and more. I last saw
Shiraz Alibhai at the Staverose cafe in Mombasa having tea with Akram Sheikh of
the Shankar Electronics kilindini road mombasa. and I last saw Adrain with his
swedish wife at Nyali Beach Hotel disco hole in the wall in those days. Now I
wonder who is alive or dead .
Mwarabu commented
on "RIEP Monte Vianna"
25 Jul 2024
I heard about the accident many years ago. later in life i
came to know kamal sabharwal a publisher and philantrophist. in 1978 he
financed Adrain Grimwood and Shiraz Alibhai to start the coastweek weekly
newspaper in mombasa. is kamal still alive? i wonder.
Mwarabu commented
on "Tracing Early Kenyan Football’s Roots in Mombasa and
Beyond."
18 Jul 2024
Thank you !!!
Mwarabu commented
on "Mombasa's finest men and women in sport"
16 Jul 2024
Cyprian. it will have been good had you included names of
some Arab sport persons who excelled in those days.
Mwarabu commented
on "How the Kenya we knew and loved lives in our
memories"
21 Jun 2024
Thank you very much. each photo touches a longing for the
long lost past.
Unknown commented on "WHY KENYA ASIANS COULD NOT LIVE IN KENYA"
4 May 2024
Very educational for the teenage Hoans that left East Africa
(Kenya) in the late sixties. Especially myself. 👍👍👍⭐⭐
Unknown commented on "Moving in with Jomo"
4 May 2024
Very interesting story. Dina seems to have brushed shoulders
with some noteworthy characters.
Unknown commented on "St Teresa's: A Nun's story"
19 Apr 2024
I also went to st theresa girls school in Eastleigh mid
60s..until std 3
Then went on to st Thersa boys next to the Church...my first holy at st Theresa
church. Eastleigh. ...fell down and broke my big holy candle whilst climbing
the stairs at the photographer in the City..
Unknown commented on "St Teresa's: A Nun's story"
19 Apr 2024
Such lovely memories. I wish I had met Sister Thomas More in
London or in Toronto. But never had the opportunity.
May her soul rest in peace.✝️✝️✝️
Nilesh Jhala commented on "More stars of Kenya cricket from the distant past"
7 Apr 2024
Superb Cyprian.
Unknown commented on "MANY ARE GONE, FEW REMAIN, REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES AND
MEMORIES WE MADE"
18 Mar 2024
East African Goan History in a nutshell.
Elifio.desouza095@sympatico.ca commented on "Early East African Goans"
11 Mar 2024
Great contributions to not only to the GOAN community but
also tho other community's in so many ways
Mwarabu commented
on "MANY ARE GONE, FEW REMAIN, REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES AND
MEMORIES WE MADE"
10 Mar 2024
Amazingly well preserved photos. Thank you.
Unknown commented on "Sunsets I dream of often"
5 Mar 2024
Beautiful pictures. The sun is surely the giver of heat
light and life. It’s warmth embraces whatever it touches and although it can be
harsh in some areas, it’s presence cannot be hidden not even from the blind.
Unknown commented on "East African Goan timelines - can you add to this?"
20 Feb 2024
Thank you for the very interesting info.
Unknown commented on "Things you may not have known about flamingoes"
16 Feb 2024
So very interesting
Elifio DeSouza commented on "Memories across the Indian Ocean"
13 Feb 2024
GREAT UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES
Mwarabu commented
on "Canadia Goan tourists visiting childhood memories and
making new ones"
8 Feb 2024
Am glad to see kilindini bar after many decades. does it
still exist?
Unknown commented on "Canadia Goan tourists visiting childhood memories and
making new ones"
8 Feb 2024
Great pictures and memories
Unknown commented on "Missin' you Rose Bridget"
27 Jan 2024
RIEP condolences & God Bless ALL
Unknown commented on "Sporting spotlight on Goans in East Africa"
21 Dec 2023
Thanks for posting Skip, there needs to be a review and
documentation of the Goan contribution to the development of the East African
territories capturing the achievements of our community and the contribution we
have made to the political, social and economical development of East Africa.
Unknown commented on "When Uhuru (freedom) was born in Nation House,
Nairobi"
8 Dec 2023
This synopsis of how the winds of change affected the lives
of the so classified lower classes is a true reflection of happenings within
various other offices and organiza within Kenya. I worked in a Government
office and later in the newly established CentralBank of Kenya and though a
little slow in trickling down, the drastic flood brought about by the wind of
change was apparently inevitable. One could feel it coming. Thanks for
publishing.
Abel Dias commented on "Railway Goan Institute Pioneers"
6 Dec 2023
Thank you Skip for creating this historic news update
regarding RGI.
Much appreciated. 👍🙏👍Abel
Dias
Unknown commented on "Rest in eternal peace Mervyn De Souza"
6 Nov 2023
Sincere condolences Roselyn and family. May the Almighty be
with you
Unknown commented on "Rest in eternal peace Mervyn De Souza"
29 Oct 2023
My condolences to the Family. May his soul rest in eternal
peace and may his memory be a blessing.
Unknown commented on "The Fernandes dynasty"
29 Sept 2023
So nice - GOD BLESS
Mwarabu commented
on "Memories are made of these pics"
30 May 2023
Amazing. Thank you Cyprian.
Unknown commented on "Asians and the Mau Mau"
30 May 2023
Tks Cyprian
Mwarabu commented
on "Kilindini Bar: Compensation for a priceless
treasure"
20 May 2023
I have a fond memory of kilindini bar. it used to be my
watering hole 40 years ago.
Unknown commented on "Memories are made of these pics"
18 May 2023
Wonderful photos bringing back so many memories. Used to go
to the Swiss Grill and have veal cordon bleu and a bottle of Mateus Rose with
my then boyfriend. We used to think we were "the bees knees"!
Unknown commented on "Mount Kenya Safari Club"
16 May 2023
Loved the old Mawingo and the beautiful rose gardens it had
in the 1950's
Unknown commented on "A GOAN TRIBUTE TO CYNTHIA SALVADORI: WHO WROTE IT?"
8 Apr 2023
Fantastic came across her
Unknown commented on "White women who wrote their history in Kenya"
3 Apr 2023
A wonderfully written historic summary. A great number of
times the great contributions by women is never acknowledged.
Unknown commented on "Blaise D'Cunha/tributes/foto gallery"
2 Apr 2023
Loved this, remember Basil and all SVIG players. I used to
watch them and at tee time my dad would take me inside for that cake! Memories
Unknown commented on "White women who wrote their history in Kenya"
2 Apr 2023
Reading this article makes it urgent to write my memoirs
about my famous family and all our adventures in wonderful Kenya....which is in
my blood, and heart always. H.R Williams (part of the Raymond Hook family.
Malachy De Souza M.D. commented on "A GOAN TRIBUTE TO CYNTHIA SALVADORI: WHO WROTE IT?"
2 Apr 2023
I don't who wrote it, but it was very nice. It opened my
eyes on the life of Cynthia Salvadori. I read her book "We came in
dhows" aeons ago.
Unknown commented on "WHY KENYA ASIANS COULD NOT LIVE IN KENYA"
6 Feb 2023
Very interesting and informative to me, but also
educational, as I left Kenya as a naive teenager and now in my seventies. 🙏👍
Unknown commented on "PIO GAMA PINTO: Wasted by an ignorant bullet"
6 Feb 2023
It was a clash of poltical civilisation/ dogma His Hon J
Kenyaatta knew Capitalism was an Avenue for the nation to move forward the
Great Maytr Gama Pinto saw Socialism
As spreading the wealth perhaps the Jap / China system of growing wealth with a
strong monitoring regulation/authoritarian Chinese road map where rich people
are are or Indian way where there is abject poverty the only solution I feel in
India kidnapped the rich are favoured as in the Heindburg case now in India
where
Coal dust has been taken over in Goa
Unknown commented on "FELIX NAZARETH RIP"
7 Jan 2023
60 years of friendship always stood by me Edgar de Sa.
Cyprian
Fernandes commented on "Joe Murumbi: new book Part I"
13 Nov 2022
He was a very special man born in the wrong country!
In response to a comment by Mike Reynolds
Unknown commented on "Why I celebrate East African exiles, past and
present"
8 Nov 2022
Parents. Would do their children a lot of good. If spoken
well about their origins and that would comprise primary & secondary
migration. Malachy De Souza M.D.
Unknown commented on "The Law and Dr Rose M. D'Sa"
11 Oct 2022
Proud to have you as a Goan, you have done well. Thanks be
to God.
Unknown commented on "Kenya Asians arrive in the UK"
26 Aug 2022
Of all the people protesting the emigration of Asians into
the UK. Enoch Powell, a Jew by origin whose ancestors came from Palestine, was
the most vehement protestor.
Mike Reynolds commented on "Joe Murumbi: new book Part I"
8 Jul 2022
I knew Murumbi well when i lived in Kenya and looked after
his house and dogs when he and Sheila travelled the world, he was a wonderful
erudite man and good company, his collection of books about Africa earned him
coverage in Time magazine - his home was filled with rare African antiquities
Unknown commented on "For a little smile, a little laugh or even a
whatever!"
3 Jul 2022
Nice quips which expose the foibles of humankind
Unknown commented on "Rest in Peace Andrew Scott"
5 Jun 2022
Lovely tribute skip. Rest in Eternal Peace Andrew 💕
Unknown commented on "Rest in Peace Andrew Scott"
1 Jun 2022
Rest in Eternal Peace Dear Andrew🙏🏽Sincere
Sympathies to all the Family. Love and fond remembrances Sandy & Oscar
Antao
Unknown commented on "Dickie Burke: everyone's star"
31 May 2022
RIP Dickie. From Amy, Ruby, Pearl and Wendy.
Last met Dickie at the G.S.Reunion in Canada.
Mum knew the whole family back in Kenya and kept in touch with all in England.
Last spoke to mum in January telling her that he wasn't keeping well and that
he couldn't attend my brother Claude's funeral, whom Dickie loved so very much.
Unknown commented on "I AM A GOAN"
3 May 2022
One of many notable omissions is Serafino Antao double Gold
Medalist at the commonwealth games.
Unknown commented
on "(Untitled)"
20 Apr 2022
This is my Son Jack. Nice to see some more pictures of him
Unknown commented
on "The Spy who went to Loreto Msongari"
14 Apr 2022
Was there a movie made that depicted her life? I love to
watch anything spy related. Thanks for the post.🤗🙏🏻
Unknown commented
on "More about Goa and Goans!"
30 Mar 2022
I sincerely believe that we are Goan- Indian. We cannot
escape by false pretences that we are any other but Indian using differences in
our upbringing because of over 400 yrs. of Portuguese rule. India today has for
example Sikhs, Parsis, Muslims, Nepalese, Kashmeris, Hindus and others who
differ similarly but are ALL Indians.
Evans commented
on "Bill Pagano: son of an Italian PoW in Kenya"
19 Mar 2022
My mother was born in eldoret,1945 she doesn't remember her
italian father but has a few details about him.name was pompilio barretto or
boblio barretto.he later worked in kitale with Hill Barrett & Co Ltd, as a
mechanical engineer.
Cyprian
Fernandes commented on "Malcolm X, Pio Gama Pinto, Dick Gregory, what connects
them?"
25 Feb 2022
OGM: correct, Odinga was not a communist, more a capitalist.
Irucka
Embry commented on "Malcolm X, Pio Gama Pinto, Dick Gregory, what connects
them?"
25 Feb 2022
El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (Malcolm X) was assassinated first
because he had already made the radical leap to work with anyone (regardless of
their skin color and religion) to improve the lives of oppressed people
throughout the world. He had moved to human rights (social and economic justice
for full, human beings) & freedom. In order to accomplish that goal, he was
working with African leaders to take the struggle of Afro-Americans to the
United Nations (UN). Were the African leaders that El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz was
working with also assassinated?
According to Dick Gregory {in an interview on "What's the 411? with Sharon
Kay Show" on JAZZY 88 WFSK}, the true assassin(s) of Malcolm X were
positioned above the crowd at the Audubon Theatre and Ballroom
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audubon_Ballroom]. Malcolm X was given
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation by a government operative to finish what the
bullets hadn't already.
Regarding Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., he was assassinated, a year after his
"Beyond Vietnam -- A Time to Break Silence" speech where King
discussed the "... giant triplets of racism, extreme materialism, and
militarism ...", by the same global el-ite's "corporament" that
had killed John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK), Robert Francis Kennedy (RFK), and
El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (Malcolm X) {https://www.kennedysandking.com/}. Both
King and Malcolm gave their support to people struggling for better working
& living conditions. Their biggest threat to the international power
structure that El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz called out in Detroit on February 14,
1965, was that they were confronting the foundations of the power structure
(divide-and-conquer) by developing allies throughout this country & the
world.
The following resources provide more information to back-up some of what I have
said:
https://elibrary.law.psu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1424&context=psilr
| Guilty as Charged: Malcolm X and His Vision of Racial Justice for African
Americans Through Utilization of the United Nations International Human Rights
Provisions and Institutions By Charles Lewis Nier III, Dickinson
Journal of International Law, Volume 16, Number 1, Article 3, 9-1-1997
https://malcolm-x.org/speeches/spc_021465.htm
After the Bombing / Speech at Ford Auditorium
Speech by Malcolm X, February 14, 1965
https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkatimetobreaksilence.htm
Beyond Vietnam -- A Time to Break Silence
Speech by Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Delivered 4 April 1967, Riverside
Church, New York City
https://rolandsheppard.com/?page_id=891
Why the U.S. Government Assassinated Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr.
By Roland Sheppard
Regarding Dick Gregory, he was much more than simply a "Civil Rights
Activist". I have included various links below that provide more
information about who he was:
https://web.archive.org/web/20160308013039/http://dickgregory.com/
Dick Gregory Global Watch [Recovered with the Internet Archive]
https://dickgregory.com/
Dick Gregory Legacy
https://dickgregoryfoundation.net/
Dick Gregory Foundation
https://www.americanswhotellthetruth.org/portraits/dick-gregory
Americans Who Tell The Truth: Dick Gregory
https://www.democracynow.org/appearances/dick_gregory
"Democracy Now!": Dick Gregory
Regarding what Dick Gregory said about Malcolm X's assassination, he
successfully sued the United States Government to obtain Malcolm X's autopsy
report. Have you ever reviewed Malcolm X's autopsy report?
Gillian Pacheco commented on "Tomorrow's Catholic Church -- Fr Anthony Scerri"
3 Dec 2021
Thank you Cyprian for publishing Fr. Anthony Scerri's
Reminiscences on 'Tomorrows Catholic Church.
I wonder if the parishioners of OLMC Wenty are aware of the treasure in their
midst.
Fr. Anthony has spent his life Witnessing to Christ and establishing His Church
all over the world, preaching in multiple languages to spread the Gospel.
Now as he still continues his mission at 91, it is not enough for us to stand
back and clap our hands. How many parishioners have seen him struggle as he
walks to the shops and back for a cup of coffee?
What have we done or what are we doing for him?
Are we willing to share in his vision by ensuring that his mission and the
mission of the Carmelites continue through our support for the young East Timor
Seminarians, many of whom will not be able to make it because the Carmelites
cannot afford their Theology training. Let us take Fr. Anthony's example and do
something for our Church.
Unknown commented
on "Tomorrow's Catholic Church -- Fr Anthony Scerri"
3 Dec 2021
God bless you Father Anthony and keep you in the palm of His
Hands.
Mervyn
Maciel commented on "Tomorrow's Catholic Church -- Fr Anthony Scerri"
2 Dec 2021
What an excellent and inspiring piece by Fr. Anthony.
Let us hope that, in the words of Pope Francis, the Church will become truly
the Church of the poor.
Unknown commented
on "The Birth of St Teresa's NEW VERSION"
22 Oct 2021
My parents attended CPS and then St. Teresa's in the 1950s.
To find this was like reliving all the stories I heard growing up about Mother
Gertrude and Mother Stanislaus! I loved reading this! I shared with my Mom who
was overwhelmed!! I believe the Casmiro Sequeira mentioned is my uncle who
lives in England now. My mom grew up in Railway Quarters as her Dad worked in
the bar on the trains that went to Mombasa and Kisumu. This was absolutely
wonderful. Thank you so much for posting!
Clifford
Costa Correa commented on "Goan Estate: remembered with pride (special
photographs)."
19 Oct 2021
Thank you for your blog and sharing these pictures. The Goan
Estate was a fun place to live and it was indeed a very close community. Many
of us that lived in the Goan Estate moved to the UK, Canada, USA &
Australia but many of us remain in touch, thanks in a large part to Filandru
Fernandes who from time to time organizes "Zoom calls" and we get a
chance to talk about the "fun time" we had growing up in the Goan
Estate.
The Goan Estate looks different now but these pictures brought back fond
memories and I am impressed that Tony, Eva, Anto and Fil were able to identify
virtually all the residents in the Estate. The only one I would question was
the house next to Anthony D'Souza, I thought it was Walter D'Cruz but I could
be wrong! Thanks again, great memories!
Raymond commented
on "Goans who excelled in Kenya"
7 Oct 2021
Hi Cyprian, Have always enjoyed your journalism. Thank you
for remembering my Dad, Pascoal de Mello.
Regards,
Raymond)
Live
a day at a time commented on "Memories and dreams of an East African Literary
Paradis"
11 Sept 2021
Reading about your comments to old friends, I am touched by
the command of the English language.
As a fool who fancy himself as knowing English, please allow me to indulge
myself for a minute.
My name is Farah Mohamed currently in Phoenix, Arizona, originally from Kenya.
I am writing a little E book, on some of the forgotten African Freedom
fighters, could anyone of you distinguished Professors be interested in looking
into its authenticity, since at nearly 80 might represent some facts ?
Eric
Pinto commented on "Pamela Gonsalves: The final farewell"
4 Sept 2021
Enjoined Pam's company in Aldona during our extended
vacations in Goa.
Unknown commented on "Westerns of my life"
27 Aug 2021
I went to school with them GOANS in those days and beleive
me they were very good hearted people. this is a comment from a non-Goan and it
weights in Gold.
Mwarabu commented
on "Westerns of my life"
27 Aug 2021
you would be surprised that this frequent anonymous
commentor is not a Goan but a mombasa Arab who was close to Goans in those days
but now back in Arabia.
Unknown commented on "Westerns of my life"
27 Aug 2021
Amazing, it takes me back to my boyhood. great actors and
great movies.
Cyprian
Fernandes commented on "Stars Next Door... Seraphino Antao"
17 Aug 2021
Loved the Tokyo 2020 Olympics!
Philip
Barker commented on "Stars Next Door... Seraphino Antao"
22 Jul 2021
brilliant work to tell this story
Unknown commented
on "Dr Manu D'Cruz, Eulogy: a very special man and
physician"
30 Jun 2021
He was my Doctor more than 50 years.thanks to Godvfor a life
well lived. May God rest his life Eternal
Jo commented
on "In Memoriam of past Kenya hockey Olympians"
3 Jun 2021
RIP to all the Kenya Olympians - their memory and energy
lives on 💗
Unknown commented on "Makadara - cradle of Mombasa Goan Sport"
30 May 2021
Dear Marci, I read your article"Makadara cradle of
Mombasa Goan sport" with interest. It is really going down memory lane for
all connected to Mombasa. The wedding photo of Anselm and Angelina Monseratte
at the steps of Holy Ghost Church mombasa,1958 drew my attention. Is this the
same Monseratte who retired from Barclays Bank Nkurumah Road in the Eighties?
father to Braz and Clyde? I remember him as old school gentle man. Used to
share an occasional pint with him and chit chat about the old days. I attended
his funeral at the same church when he passed away. Thank you. Regards.
malQ commented
on "Cyprian Fernandes: Sydney's Songbirds"
29 May 2021
My name is Veeresh Malik. I was his cadet on the SATYA KAMAL
and then on the SATYA PADAM and have very fond memories of his wife, Leela, as
well as him (though he made me cut my hair once which was . . . though he also
forgave me Mangalore . . .)
malQ commented
on "Cyprian Fernandes: Sydney's Songbirds"
29 May 2021
Good afternoon from New Delhi, India, and I am looking for
one of my mentors, Captain Bart Pacheco ex-Seven Seas and seeking his welfare
and updates. Thanks if you could help/
John
Gitahi commented on "Thinking twice!"
23 Apr 2021
Glad you shared
psg commented
on "Ken Pereira"
16 Apr 2021
Congratulations!
Flavius
Fernandes commented on "Crescent Fernandes Photo gallery, Nairobi Goan
history"
24 Mar 2021
Such great memories and people. I remember some faces and
voices so well.
Unknown commented
on "Courage of Bhushan Vidyarthi"
20 Feb 2021
A fitting tribute to a truly good man. We shared much over
many years and I'll be grateful for the advice and counsel. Rest well my
friend. Om Shanti Shanti
Unknown commented
on "Blaise D'Cunha/tributes/foto gallery"
13 Feb 2021
Superb ... very well done.
Unknown commented on "Courage of Bhushan Vidyarthi"
12 Feb 2021
am glad to read about people i have known in another planet
in another time frame. Kul Bhuhshan and Salim Lone were and are shining stars
of that planet in those days.
ONCHI
GEORGE MAIKO commented on "Malcolm X, Pio Gama Pinto, Dick Gregory, what connects
them?"
8 Feb 2021
Jaramogi and Ochieng Oneko were not socialists. In face the
former was in the 60s one of the wealthiest black Kenyans. That is confirmed by
first US Ambassador to Kenyas memoirs where he laughs at US newspapers that
claim so. They did use the Russians and Chinese simply yo get funding in a way
he felt naive. Pinto on other hand was a committed ideologue well known in the
international socialist scene...
danceXpression commented
on "A sister's eye witness account of her brother's, his
girlfriend's and a friend's death in a car crash"
5 Feb 2021
It also shook me.
Deryck and I were in the same class.
Always admired him; he was a natural leader (probably without knowing
it)--outspoken and bold.
If I recall. he used top organize dances and hops.
Unknown commented
on "Joe Murumbi, Great country, Bad politics"
31 Jan 2021
My heart ached as I read these articles. They bring back
such avid memories. Thank you Cyprian for keeping me in the know.
robinhutton commented
on "Down Memory Lane"
23 Jan 2021
What a fantastic collection. Many way before my time I was
born in 1953 in Eldoret
KevL commented
on "Sylvester Fernandes, hockey Olympian"
5 Jan 2021
greeetings to Silu........from Kevin Lillis (formerly Impala
etc)
happy new year and keep on keepin on, great spirit!!!!
Kim
Bhari commented on "Sylvester Fernandes, hockey Olympian"
4 Jan 2021
Nice article. First time for me to hear about Mr Anthony
D’Souza.
Unknown commented
on "Kenya honours John Gomes, educator, humanist!"
11 Dec 2020
I feel honoured to be a John Gomes product.
My children are envious of my high school life, who would not, with chicken
pilau for a whole term.
Desiree
Gomes commented on "Kenya honours John Gomes, educator, humanist!"
11 Dec 2020
Way to go dad ...very very proud of your legacy
JJFRose commented
on "The Birth of St Teresa's NEW VERSION"
15 Nov 2020
Thank you for that comprehensive history. It really educated
me..
I went to St Teresa’s school.
Do you still have family in Kenya.
Keep safe. Great to find you in a search.
julie commented
on "The late Elsie Antonette Maciel"
11 Nov 2020
I am so very sad to read of Elsie's passing she was a lovely
lady and will be sadly missed by her Family & Friends sending much love to
Mervyn and The Family Deepest sympathy with Love from Julie Terry Chris Dave
Barry Gill & Families ( Joyce Hopkins Family C.A.L )
Unknown commented on "Bill Pagano: son of an Italian PoW in Kenya"
8 Nov 2020
The Italian connection.
Bill has some interesting stories to tell about Italian prisoners of war and
their descendants. I have known some Italian prisoners war that settled in
Mombasa. Some were settled in Portreitz are where they lived comfortably. There
was an old man (at least when I knew him) he owned a Transport company called
over land Transport company with Red Fiat trucks, then there were the Italian
engineering fellows who were Fiat cars and trucks agents they lived in Nyali.
One was called Bonano and the others Espozito if my old memory serves me right,
and then there were the old chaps of mother star Engineering and Muri Salvage
Company and Outrigger hotel at Liwatoni. I wonder if any of them still alive
today. When I last saw some of them they were truly old. In my next letter I
will tell you how my connections with Italians started. This my Email
albusaidi575757@gmail.com
Hitesh commented
on "The Vanishing People of the Red Ochre"
16 Oct 2020
Good morning. I don't remember very much about Kenya as I
left there when I was 4 years old, but my family were there for many years. GB
Jhalla (seen in your photos of the cricket teams) is my uncle and I guess you
probably also knew my late father. I would be very interested in reading your
book when published.
Unknown commented on "Harold George D'Souza Another Star Next Door"
17 Sept 2020
Harold was and is still one of the finest men you would like
to meet and associate with. Excellent piece on this gentleman.
cheers
norman
Unknown commented on "(Untitled)"
21 Aug 2020
Now that we menntioned Arabs who were close to Goans in
those days when it comes to sports and music let me mention to few memorable
moments that i recall. one time i was invited by franklin perera to the old
goan club in mombasa. he came with his young boy called jeff. he told me he has
partenerd with a man called somji to start a company called ffk. my friendship
with franklin was based on common love of history. he was great admirer of
saraphino ANTAO.
Lorraine Miranda commented on "CRESCENT FERNANDES: perhaps the last of his kind, a Goan
icon."
15 Aug 2020
Our deepest condolences to the entire family. May his soul
rest in peace.
Unknown commented
on "CRESCENT FERNANDES: perhaps the last of his kind, a Goan
icon."
14 Aug 2020
My deepest condolences to my good friend Christopher and his
family, for their loss.
Thoughts and prayers are with you all. xx
Marc Allen
Pearl
Ferrao. commented on "CRESCENT FERNANDES: perhaps the last of his kind, a Goan
icon."
4 Aug 2020
Rest in peace Crescent. Condolences to the family. Danny and
Pearl Ferrao.
normandacosta commented
on "CRESCENT FERNANDES: perhaps the last of his kind, a Goan
icon."
4 Aug 2020
SKIP: You've done an excellent obituary on a giant of a man
in Kenya from his sporting ties at the administration level and on the field.
There was Crescent selling us his insurance policies when we were still in our
teens and it eventually paid off when we were leaving Kenya. Had close ties
with him on the field when we represented Caltex, a team that was assembled by
the late David Carrasco, without a doubt the best administrator in Kenya.
Crescent ran a close second to David and I should know as we worked together
for the Kenya Goan Sports Association in organizing field hockey's Gold Cup and
Allsopps Cup. The Allsops Cup was the equivalent of the Gold Cup that pitted
the best soccer clubs in East Africa. Crescent was part of a dedicated group
that included Tom Fernandes and the late John D'Souza. Crescent also played an
active role at the Railway Goan Institute in different capacities. We will miss
a thorough gentleman. Our condolences go out to Thelma and the family. Norman
and Delphine
Alfred Fernandes commented on "CRESCENT FERNANDES: perhaps the last of his kind, a Goan
icon."
2 Aug 2020
R.I.P. Crescent. Heartfelt sympathy to Thelma and all the
family.
Rodney
Lobo commented on "The many faces of Ben Mkapa, the late president of
Tanzania/John Nazareth/Trevor Grundy"
29 Jul 2020
In August 1998 I had the pleasure of meeting President Mkapa
in Oslo, Norway. He was here on a state visit and as part of the programme he
met with individuals and organisations relevant to Tanzania. I was on the board
of the Norway - Tanzania association and was asked to lead a small delegation
to present the association and its activities. But what should we give him as a
gift to remember the Association and his visit to Norway? For some reason I
remember Peter Nazareth's brother John Nazareth once telling me that Mkapa and
Peter had studied together at Makerere and that Mkapa was a fan of Elvis
Presley. So I scoured around music shops in Oslo and found a cd album that was
special and seldom. (At least that's what the cover said). So I bought it as
our gift to him. At our meeting and after the formal part, I told him that I
had a source who told me he liked Elvis Presley and that here is a special cd
of the singer! The Tanzanian ambassador and the people around jumped in their
chairs and wanted to know how come I had information of such personal character
about the President! Luckly, I remained calm and told a curious and wondering
president that I know his former university mate who had "leaked" the
information. The president kept the cd aside and wanted to know about Peter's
whereabouts and doings. I told him what I knew, and his face lit up as he then
looked back at the album and kept it close to himself. A moment I will never
forget, and from what I could judge he would't either. The Mkapa- Presley
moment. Rest in peace Mr President.
Rodney Lobo, Oslo, Norway.
trodzamail commented
on "VALU ABREU M.B.E. an outstanding Goan"
27 Jul 2020
Great to read of all this fascinating history of Valu and
the Abreu family....I'm the son of Ophelia...now a writer...in uk. I visited
Kenya and met quite a few of the clan...and am still in touch with Andrew &
Zita...I also did some years work in Tanzania...& so know quite a lot about
East Africa.My blog trodza.wordpress.com gives you a peep into some of my
writing. I wish the family well and am so proud of the great contribution the
family has made to society and to goans abroad. You can contact me on trodza at
ymail or trukay at gmail.
Eddie
Tavares. commented on "A Blaise of Cricket Glory"
15 Jul 2020
I had always wanted to know what happened to Blaise. I
enjoyed watching him bowl. Thanks for sharing this write up. Blaise was a great
gentleman and very unassuming.
Coach
Melvin commented on "A Blaise of Cricket Glory"
14 Jul 2020
This is an excellent piece,Cyprian.Blaise was and is
amazing.
Cleta commented on "ROSALIND MASCARENHAS: Eulogy"
12 Jul 2020
Thank you for all the happy memories,you will always be
remembered fondly.I will miss our frequent little chats. From
Cleta,Melissa,Sharon,and Robbie.
Stanm commented
on "ROSALIND MASCARENHAS: Eulogy"
10 Jul 2020
Thankyou so much Joseph, mum will be dearly missed, we know
now she is in a better place where she wont be feeling pain or suffering
anymore. Thankyou so much for the tribute you have created for mum, and for all
to read and share, illustrating her life struggles, to be known and how she
carried on to live a full and caring life ,which may reassure anyone whom may
feel there is no hope when difficulties occur, but know there is hope always,
Sincerely, Stanley,
Eddie
Tavares. commented on "ROSALIND MASCARENHAS: Eulogy"
10 Jul 2020
May her soul rest in eternal peace and May her memory be a
blessing.
Joseph
D'Souza commented on "ROSALIND MASCARENHAS: Eulogy"
10 Jul 2020
If one day there is a story to be told of heroism, duty,
dealing with the cards delt by life's meanderings,- then all those whose lives
were touched by this giant of a soul in Rosalind Mascarenhas will be the
authours of the chapters that write that book. Farewell Dear Rosalind. Thank
you for memories and experiences over so many decades. With love, honour,
respect and tribute from the family of Cosmas and Rose D'Souza.
A.
Anthony (TONY) FERNANDES: The 'ROCK RAMBLER' commented on "JOHNNY LOBO, BRILLIANT CRICKET"
1 Jul 2020
93 not out ! Bravo
Unknown commented
on "GOANS:COURAGE OF THE EARLY PIONEERS"
23 Jun 2020
My father, Filipe Sebastiao De Souza, arrived in Kenya in
1928. Though early, he must have been the 3rd or fourth wave of Goans coming to
East Africa. He first worked with Shell Company on the technical side and his
work took him to the three East African countries(Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika).
He would recount, after a nice tot of whisky to help him along, his adventures
in the bush. The roads were murram- if they existed at all. The car wheels had
wooden spokes which would sometime break. They carried spare spokes to replace
them and continue on their journeys. Sometimes the spokes ran out, and they
would then look for suitable pieces of timber in the surrounding forests, which
would then be fashioned as replacements. After a few years of having Nairobi as
his base, he was transferred to Kampala and he continued with the same job. He
finally learnt the craft of Watch-making and repairs and he opened a shop
dealing with Roamer watches and repairs. He had the francise for Roamer watches
in the whoe of East Africa and the Sudan.
Around 1958 there was the Kabaka Yeka party and other parties which were
agitating for Independence. Among the means used was a boycott of the South
Asian and European businesses.My father's business was badly hit as most of his
customers were Africans and the Baganda. He rallied on for a couple of years
but the damage had been done. He closed shop before going into bankruptcy and
opened a smaller outfit in the Wandegeya suburb in Kampala.This served to
barely sustain the family. In 1961 the whole family moved to Nairobi, and was
to stay there until 1973 when he retired to Goa were he passed away at the end
of that year. Malachy De Souza M.D.
Unknown commented on "(Untitled)"
16 Jun 2020
I am forever greatful to Cyprian for taking us Down memory
lane of those sweet old days in Mombasa. Not only Goans but we Arabs too
remember The Shiftars.
gio1 commented
on "Tony Almeida: a world renowned architect"
11 Jun 2020
I remember with great nostalgia passing my early school
years at this school, from 1961 to 1966!Surrounded by so many happy schoolkids;
both black and brown and every other colour in between. Now I'm 69, but the
memories flood back! I also stayed until the end of 1962 at the nearby Goan
School Hostel. I rememberonce Julius Nyerere dropping by at the hostel once as
there was a nephew of his - or the son of some relative, or other politician -
briefly staying at the hostel. I also recall hearing the independence
festivities coming from the big sports stadium based in Cha'ngombe at the time,
and this would have been November 1961. Sadly the hostel had to shut at the end
of term in 1962, for possible reasons of being under-used, as the top floor was
completely unoccupied, with probably 40 bed spaces. I vaguely remember that we
were never more than 25 boys in possibly an 80 bed space hostel. I was also
teacher's pet two years in a row, (shock, horror!).. when I was made number one
pupil by these lady teachers. One of them was Miss Tanna, whom I had a crush on
(more shock, horror!). She wore saris to school, was pale skinned, and always
came to school smelling beautifully and wearing a long, lustrous thick hair
plait, topped over one ear with a ball of jasmine flowers stuck behind one
ear..aaaahh, memoires!! I would pay millions to re-live those times. Is there
such a thing as a parallel universe, where one re-lives a life over and over?
Unknown commented
on "MORE photos of cricketers in Kenya added"
8 Jun 2020
What an excellent collection.
Unknown commented
on "Walter Fernandes: Out of Africa, unforgettable
moments"
1 Jun 2020
Well done Walter! All the best!
Unknown commented
on "Walter Fernandes: Out of Africa, unforgettable
moments"
1 Jun 2020
Going through my files I found a copy of `A FAREWELL CONCERT
TO OBOE` .The concert took place at the residence of J.M. Nazereth Q.C. on the
20thJuly 1966 . Taking part were all you named plus Helen De Souza and Euphemia
(Sopranos) Brought tears to me because at a very early age Oboe taught me chess
.
skiprod@telus.net commented on "Walter Fernandes: Out of Africa, unforgettable
moments"
1 Jun 2020
I remember Walter and Leandro Saldanha as being the shining
hopes for the future of Goan classical music. The quartet mentioned above,
consisted of Alberto Rodrigues, recently deceased, the 2nd. violin, Anthony
Alvares, elder brother of the much better known jazz trumpeter Auggie Alvares,
played lead violinist. |Aires Campos played viola and Braz Rodrigues, Alberto's
brother played Cello. This group was also joined on various occasions by
Walter, Leandro, Louis Pires, (violin), his bro. Gilbert, (Bass) Dominic de
Souza (violin) and Ilda Noronha (Anthony, Oboe Noronha's wife.) Little known
fact was that the late Alberto Rod. was a very proficient baritone singer who on
one occasion won the Rose Bowl and a number of other trophies at the Kenya
Music Festival. Those were Happy Times. Thank you Walter for bringing back
those great days.\
Unknown commented
on "Walter Fernandes: Out of Africa, unforgettable
moments"
31 May 2020
Isabella , Albert was a great Violist . He and Anthony
Alvares were good buddies . Very often he with Anthony Alvares (!st violin ,
Pires (2nd Violin) Albert(Viola) and I forget the fourth , would play in
quartets . Sorry to hear he just past .
Isabella
Wise (nee de Souza) commented on "Walter Fernandes: Out of Africa, unforgettable
moments"
31 May 2020
It is with great sadness I report that my uncle Albert
Rodrigues, violinist mentioned in this article, just passed away on 29 March
2020 in Goa.
R
bij commented on "The Indian "duka" in Kibwezi"
27 May 2020
This was very interesting, Krishna's son is looking to get
in touch with you. Please respond if you are happy to do so!
Unknown commented
on "Cyprian Fernandes: Nairobi in my dreams of a long time
ago"
22 May 2020
Well written! Did not know it was you who wrote this
article!
Thank you!
Unknown commented
on "The Birth of St Teresa's NEW VERSION"
18 May 2020
you have just given a history of my childhood parish I have
been looking for, for a long time. Thank you.
Cressy commented
on "Obituary: Nicky de Mello, a sports fan-atic"
11 Apr 2020
Dearest Sybil and Navarro
Thanks for being there for Nick and me
Love
Cressy
Eddie
Tavares. commented on "R.I.P Dr Fitz de Souza, true greatness!"
27 Mar 2020
Both Pio and Fitz were pioneers in the struggle for Kenya’s
independence. Both had strong feelings for the freedom of Goa as well. I wonder
what their views on the current state of affairs in Goa and Kenya would be. The
total breakdown in a strong and stable Government free of bribery and
corruption which has transpired after Liberation and Independence must have
dulled their spirits especially Fitz who being an officer of the court as well
as Deputy Speaker of the Parliament.
Unknown commented
on "THE DRGS MEMORIAL SAFARI TO KENYA"
12 Mar 2020
How about a visit to the Dr Ribeiro Parklands School after
the Memorial Mass at St Francis Xavier Church, Parklands. Dr Malachy De Souza
M.D.
Unknown commented
on "Rose D'Sa: Brexit ends a long journey of dedication"
4 Feb 2020
Rose has quite a rich background in the professional and
sports fields. My sympathies to her and the rest of the family over the loss of
her mother Annie De Sa on 29 January. Malachy De Souza M.D.
Unknown commented
on "Goans of Goa, another view"
2 Feb 2020
I appreciate the write-up of Prof. Abdul Aziz Lodhi, who
made me see clearly some insights on the Goan Community in Goa. I was aware of
Goan Hindus and Goan Muslims - the former I surmised from the mosques I saw in
Panjim in a trip to the motherland in 1975; I did not know there were Goan
Muslims in Zanzibar, and I have yet to meet a Goan Muslim.
It is nice to see that all branches of the Goan Community live side by side and
I hope this trend continues. Marriage between the various communities and
religions will help their integration.
Dr Malachy De Souza M.D.
Unknown commented
on "Jack Simonian: The eulogy by Jeremy Sirley"
22 Jan 2020
Jack was truly a gentleman and a sportsman and was one of my
role models although we had never met. Dr Malachy De Souza M.D.
Unknown commented
on "A memorial Mass for Dr Manu in Toronto"
20 Jan 2020
I attended Dr Manu's funeral Mass at St Austin's Church,
Nairobi, and was pleasantly surprised to see so many people of all races and
religions among the congregation. Manu will be remembered by many patients,
especially those seen by his Ear Foundation; I accompanied Manu and Clara to
some of the Ear Camps and it was an enriching experience to see the devotion of
the couple. Malachy De Souza M.D.
Cyprian
Fernandes commented on "Canadian Goans: a perspective"
17 Jan 2020
ilfordian commented
on "Tony Almeida: a world renowned architect"
24 Dec 2019
Today I thought of Mr.Tony Almeida and I googled him and I
found him here. I am sorry to hear about his passing away.May his soul rest in
peace. We were neighbours in Dar es Salaam In Acacia Avenue .He was living with
his family there .My father( ex P.S.Karadia) had our house in Changombe planned
by him. My father was very proud of the fact that he was an Architect and that
he drew the plans for our house. He was also the architect of my School
'D.A.Girls Secondary School'.
I will always remember him a very handsome smiling but at times serious young
man.He was 25 years my senior.
Hansa Patel (Presently in London,UK. Born in Dar es Salaam)
Eddie
Tavares. commented on "Cyprian Fernandes: The vanishing tribe: Mombasa: First
Goan Institute in Africa"
23 Dec 2019
A great expose of the Goan History in Eastern Africa. A
tribute to our sense of adventure and commitment.
Eddie
Tavares. commented on "This isn't the India they taught us about in school"
22 Dec 2019
Narendra Modi has become so emboldened by his party’s
success in the recent election that he thinks that he is a King or Rajah. His
sole effort now is to convert India from a secular state to a Hindu State and
disenfranchise those of every other religion in the process. This is not the
first time he has acted in this fashion. When he was Chief Minister of Gujarat,
he turned a blind eye and a deaf ear when EXTREMIST Hindus targeted Christians,
desecrating Churches and harassing Christian Minority in Gujarat and even
forcing converts to Christianity to renounce their faith and revert to
Hinduism. He himself is an extremist and believes in the Hindutav doctrine. I
wish all fair minded Indians join the protests and ensure that this absurd
citizenship Law is abolished forthwith. India should remain a secular state and
ALL Indians of whatever Religion or no religion at all can live in harmony in
their own country and not be subject to the whims of people such as Modi. What
a tragedy this is. I support wholeheartedly the protests against this unfair
and unjust law.
Unknown commented
on "Death of a great Kenya Goan icon"
25 Nov 2019
DOREEN FIGUEIREDO Growing up in Nairobi, the Figueiredo
family knew the D'Cruz family very well.The previous comments show what a
wonderful couple both Clara and Manu were. On behalf of the Sisters of Mercy
and the Mater Misericordiae Hospital in Nairobi I would like to acknowledge the
support and work Manu gave in his own way and on behalf of the Rotarians in
Nairobi to the Mater and our outlying missions. May he rest in peace.
Unknown commented
on "Obituary: Nicky de Mello, a sports fan-atic"
8 Nov 2019
Dearest Sybil and Novarro,
Thank you for letting me know!
Warmest regards.
Unknown commented
on "Obituary: Nicky de Mello, a sports fan-atic"
8 Nov 2019
Nicky, it was an immense pleasure and a great honour having
known you for a couple of years before Idi Amin drove a wedge between us. You
always watched over all of us, and there is no doubt you will continue doing
the same from your ringside seat in Heaven, while enjoying the company of the
Lord and as we wait to join you as per His plan. I wish your family the
strength and courage to bear your temporary loss. Your fond memories will keep
Jeffrey
Watson commented on "The Goan who became the King of Ruaraka"
7 Nov 2019
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Unknown commented
on "Roy's Pacheco's life safari"
29 Oct 2019
Bwana Cypy! Asante sana! There are more of my true stories
if you wish to read and enjoy!
Unknown commented
on "Roy's Pacheco's life safari"
10 Oct 2019
Kersi
Rustomji commented on "Muriel Thampy, a celebration of a much loved teacher and
mother"
2 Oct 2019
While not my class teacher, Mural was a teacher at the
Catholic Parochial and St Teacher. She was a dear friend. As I cant attend from
down under, I would be most grateful if my brief message is read at the
gathering. Jambo all the CPS and St. Teresa lads and ladies. 60 odds years have
passed, am 82 now, and I recall Muriel, her kids, especially Ashok and her
brother Sydney Lewis. Unfortunately, I was not in her class but we saw her at
school and held her in high respect and regards. Muriel was an amazingly brave
and a gutsy lady, who raised a family of wonderful children, all by herself,
with great devotion to them as well to life, casting aside the biases and
communal barbs that our women were often were subjected to, which she often
shared with me, during a few meals at her Ngara flat. Muriel showed them all
they had someone tough to contend with, and Muriel a super Mum put them all to
silence. Among you all gathered hear, I still recall most of the names from CPS
and St. Teresa, to mention here her other charges, all her students. Mural
taught us all by her life example, that no matter what adversity besets us, we
can overcome it all, if we put our shoulder to it. Dear Muriel, thank you for
being a part of my like. May you now continue to have eternal peace. To you
all, too many to mention by names which I still recall, at 82 years,jambo from
Australia. I pray that
the Lord blesses you all with love , happiness and joy in your lives. Kwaheri,
dear friends of old and new. Kersi Rustomji.
http://www.proofreading-services.org commented
on "Cyprian Fernandes: What the church said about Kenya Goans
in 1968"
2 Oct 2019
The article is very interesting, but I think I have missed
something. I still can not understand why were the Goans departed? Maybe I
should find more information about that.
Unknown commented
on "Muriel Thampy, a celebration of a much loved teacher and
mother"
1 Oct 2019
Dear Mrs. Thampy was my neighbor in Ngara. I used to go to
her home for Tuition. I still keeep in touch with her family. God Bless them
all!
Roy Pacheco
the
friendly support team is open for you 24/7 commented on "Antoinette: photos in memoriam"
23 Sept 2019
Warm family atmosphere was caught in these photos, it is
always pleasing to see people happy. I think everyone has a special family
album to treasure such moments.
Bethuel
Oduo commented on "You visited my blog 300,000 time, asante sana!"
19 Sept 2019
Hi Cyprian, I was born bred and brought up in Kitale in the
Rift Valley Province. My father moved there from Kisumu in 1950 as a young man.
He was warmly received by a Goan family of tailors called Mr Diaz. He had two
sons Gilbert Diaz and Edmund Diaz and one sister Philomena Diaz.They taught him
how to stitch suits a profession he picked up and used all his life. We somehow
owe our existence and establishment to the Diaz family.
I would wish to get in touch with any member of the Diaz family Ex-Kitale in Kenya.
Cyprian
Fernandes commented on "Antoinette: photos in memoriam"
9 Sept 2019
Will try my best!
helpful site commented on "A Pure Goan ... Part 2"
9 Sept 2019
The identity of each person does not depend on his homeland
or loved ones, since only he decides who he is and what is most important to
him.
hyperlink commented on "Antoinette and Me"
9 Sept 2019
This friendship story is incredibly amazing because you have
passed incredibly many tests together and were able to maintain respect and
understanding between you.
editing academic papers of all kinds commented
on "Antoinette: A daughter's tears"
9 Sept 2019
Such strong stories should be known to the largest number of
people so that everyone can appreciate what they have and take care of it even
more.
Kevin
Saldanha commented on "Antoinette: A daughter's tears"
5 Sept 2019
Thank you for sharing this
they
can write your 15 page commented on "Antoinette: photos in memoriam"
5 Sept 2019
This is a nice reminder! Keep up sharing the news! Will be
waiting for your new article! Hope it will be interesting and appealing!
Diana
Patel commented on "Antoinette: A daughter's tears"
5 Sept 2019
Such a beautiful account of your relationship with your dear
mother. Brought me to tears! Stay strong . We are praying that you do well.
Diana, Deb and family
Unknown commented
on "Mombasa's finest in sports"
14 Aug 2019
Jambo Mheshimiwa Mutukufu Cyprian!
Asanteni for the Great & Generous accolades to all our Coastal Sports
Personalities – as we always portrayed the Coast to Coast Bond – and
indefinitely Respect – Reflect – Reminisce our fallen Heros!
Lisette
Saldanha commented on "Canadian Goans: a perspective"
14 Aug 2019
So nice to see a young uncle Aloysious featured here. Uncle
Aloysious was keen and dedicated to the community. The fact that he was one of
the few that were there from the inception of the GOA Toronto does not surprise
me. He persevered for the community and in the charitable branch with great
humility and dedication, never seeking any accolades for his contributions. As
his niece he has been one of my inspirations. Kudos to all these six gentlemen
for starting something that has generated pride for our community socially, in
sports and in contributions to this beautiful land we call home. As a young
girl I remember attending every dance with my family, participating in Canadian
multicultural events like Harbour Front and Toronto’s Caravan. As a teenager In
my new Canadian home I found grounding and a connection to my roots.
Congratulations to the GOA Toronto as they celebrate 50 years, and all the
individuals that have had a part in it.
Lisette
Saldanha commented on "My brother John J. D'Souza"
14 Aug 2019
So nice to see a young uncle Aloysious featured here. Uncle
Aloysious was keen and dedicated to the community. The fact that he was one of
the few that were there from the inception of the GOA Toronto does not surprise
me. He persevered for the community and in the charitable branch with great
humility and dedication, never seeking any accolades for his contributions. As
his niece he has been one of my inspirations. Kudos to all these six gentlemen
for starting something that has generated pride for our community socially, in
sports and in contributions to this beautiful land we call home. As a young
girl I remember attending every dance with my family, participating in Canadian
multicultural events like Harbour Front and Toronto’s Caravan. As a teenager In
my new Canadian home I found grounding and a connection to my roots.
Congratulations to the GOA Toronto as they celebrate 50 years, and all the
individuals that have had a part in it.
Unknown commented
on "Stars Next Door" Two mighty Trojans of Kenya
hockey"
14 Aug 2019
Thanks for the detailed information about Avtar &Alu. I
was a close friend of the Mendonca family besides being their doctor. We would
visit often & I would look forward to the Goan specialties they would serve
at their table. Dr Malachy De Souza
Pearl
Ferrao. commented on "Fare thee well, my darling best friend Maureen!"
23 Jul 2019
Maureen and Eugene were good customers to Ferrao Auto Repair
as well as became good friends to Danny and myself. Our condolences to Karl and
family, Gavin and family. It's a great loss to lots of us. Rest In Peace 🙏🙏
friends.
Unknown commented
on "Goodbye Europe"
29 Jun 2019
Hi Cyprian. I was filled with joy at the various towns and
sites you visited. Althought I spent six years in Europe at Medical School in
Italy, I was not able to see as many monumets as you may have seen within so
short a period. I did visit a number of towns in Italy and saw ancient
monuments; I regret not having been able to visit Venice and Florence.
On Avignon, I would like to add that the Popes fled Rome to establish their
Sees there. This was as a result of wards between the Papal States and the
secular arm of the non-Papal States. St Catherine of Siena, that saint with a
"sharp tongue," was instrumental in convincing the Pope to return to
Rome and recover the See of|Peter. Best wishes, Dr Malachy De Souza.
Unknown commented
on "Goodbye Europe"
16 Jun 2019
Hi Skip - Wonderful Pictures & Commentary - Following
Fiona commented on "The Clan System in the Goan Village"
13 Jun 2019
Hi John, around 5 yaers ago, i managed to link to Richard de
souza who informed me that my father was linked to Vangod 3 - do you have any
ancestry data for that clan please.
Thank you
Unknown commented
on "The Goan who became the King of Ruaraka"
25 May 2019
What year/s does this cover?
Unknown commented
on "Tony Almeida: a world renowned architect"
28 Apr 2019
I am sad to hear about the passing away of Mr. Anthony
Almeida, a very well known, talented architect who made an enormous
contribution to the profession. I am myself an architect from Dar-es-Salaam,
and have met Mr. Almeida on several occasions in Dar. Every time, I learnt
something new and interesting about him as a practising architect, his in-depth
knowledge of history and design and construction in general. The fraternity of
professionals and associates will miss him tremendously. We are very proud of the
legacy that Mr. Almeida has left behind both locally and internationally. May
God bless his soul. Praful Soni
Susan Rodrigues commented on "Ferdie Rodrigues: excerpts from a book in progress"
25 Apr 2019
The first excerpt is my interpretation of a photo: A meeting
with dad and others with Amin.
kavithasathish commented
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Shiraz Durrani?"
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Palebushman commented
on "(Untitled)"
7 Mar 2019
How wonderful to come across your wonderful story about 'The
Shiftars' Cecilia Mascarenhas. I am Dave Whitehead, the drummer with Conny Kit
and The Pirates in Mombasa at the time and latterly with 'The Bushmen' in
Italy.
Would also like to give my special thanks to Cyprian Fernandes for publishing
your story here in this blog. Thank you Cyprian, and should you wish to contact
me, I am on the same continent as you, but unfortunately a little bit too far
away from you up here in Queensland.My email address is palebushman@bigpond or
palebushman@gmail.com Oh how I miss those awesome time we had in Mombasa in the
50's and 60's.
Cyprian
Fernandes commented on "Dementia"
27 Feb 2019
Thank you! Wish you a little light ... for your mum.
Cyprian
Vivien
Prince commented on "Dementia"
27 Feb 2019
This is very useful, as my mum (97) has dementia. Thank you
for sharing.
Cyprian
Fernandes commented on "Nairobi: breathing new life into memories of
Eastleigh/town schools"
10 Aug 2015
There is a web page but no FB page, have a word with Greg.
In response to a comment by A.
Anthony (TONY) FERNANDES:The 'ROCK RAMBLER'
A.
Anthony (TONY) FERNANDES:The 'ROCK RAMBLER' commented on "Nairobi: breathing new life into memories of
Eastleigh/town schools"
10 Aug 2015
Mervyn Maciel my 'rafiki and revered 'wazee' zipped this to
me ,
Enjoyed the blog posting and pix.
Even clocked pics of my rellies Denzil De Moraes and daughter etc.
Did not recognize any other faces yet ( though admittedly many a bit ahead of
my time there ) but nonetheless a great effort and well done
Asante sana indeed
(Sadly I was not able to be there despite living in London)
I will message Greg separately
PS: I's be keen to set up a dedicated FB page if there isn't one already . Your
thoughts would be appreciated
Unknown commented
on "Goa, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar"
8 Dec 2014
Editorial in CATHOLIC MIRROR (Nairobi, Kenya), March, 1968
.Page Four.
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